Her Redemption

94

Throughout the trip to the beach, Alonso kept throwing side glances at me through the rearview mirror_ he had to drive us to the beach instead of Luther. I knew it was because of the presence of Paisley that he wasn't badgering me with questions or attempting to stop me from drowning in my own head.

Getting to the beach was a major comfort to me_ as I wanted to get out of their presence by all means, I climbed down and strutted to the shimmering blue depth to look out, my flair nude-colored skirt flying around me.

A whoosh of air passed behind me and before I would regain myself, Paisley collided with me from behind, her hands wrapped around my waist, against her front. "Hey, Danika. Are you okay?" She questioned, as I rolled my eyes and tapped her hands to let go. She eventually pulled off and I whirled around to gawk at her, but my eyes caught Alonso unhurriedly strolling to us from the car, his hands inside his multicolored knicker shorts, and shirt of similar material, his hair flying about his head wildly, and his creased face bowed a little, shielding his already black shade clad eyes.

"Why are you staring at him like that?" Paisley's voice drifted to me and I jumped slightly and swallowed at a loss of words. I have been so caught up in admiring Alonso that I had almost forgotten we ain't alone. Damn! This man is sinful. With his bulky body occupying space, his Alpha King's imposing aura couldn't be mistaken nor was his carriage and charisma, even though he looked leaner than his usual body build and his face more sullen.

"I-I'm just shocked," I shrugged and quickly faced the beach, wishing Paisley would disappear from my presence and not pester me. She seemed a little too rambunctious today more than on other days. It would look like she just hit the jackpot. When isn't she, anyways?

"Shocked about?" She wrapped her hands on my waist once more, stifling air in my lungs. Why can't she just keep her hands to herself? Gad!

I bit back the remark at the tip of my tongue and rather, answered her question. "I have never seen him in that kind of wear and I didn't notice back at the palace because I wasn't that attentive," I replied, partially candid. I had been so engrossed with my present predicament that checking out Alonso had been the last thing in my head. It is so bad that even our bond these days suffers. Unlike before that, the chemistry between us is very prominent when we are close to each other, these days, we hardly have time to think about our emotions.

"Paisley, stop!" Alonso materialized beside us to save me from her. She rolled her eyes at him and held on tighter.

"Paisley--"

"Fine!" She let go. " I don't know what is eating your ass out! Is it still because of the attack? I told you it's nothing. Those idiots would be dealt with at the right time, so chill out!" She displayed her hands out, seemingly not perturbed by our present predicament.

I avoided meeting his eyes, knowing he wasn't of the right mind and not needing anything that would bring any attention to ourselves.

"C'mon Danika! Let's go over there. I want the water on my legs!" She gripped my hands and pulled.

"Paisl__"

I started running with her as a result of not wanting Alonso to fight with her over me. Something tells me they seem to have had a brawl about me in my absence cuz the way he has become possessive with me around her wasn't as it used to be. The air is now somehow denser when the three of us are close and that is very strange.

Allowing Paisley to touch me is more than strange to me.

"Hey! You have to smile, you hear me?! I don't understand why you are allowing what happened to get in your head. You two are making these things very complex!" She was already at my face when we got there.